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Will Chris Johnson get drafted in the 1st round? Draft Predictions for him and other 2026 Mountain West players.
TL;DR
The 2026 NFL Draft starts tonight, featuring several Mountain West players. Predictions suggest some will be drafted while others may go undrafted or receive mini-camp invites.
Key points
- The 2026 NFL Draft starts tonight.
- Mountain West players are expected to be drafted.
- Predictions include both drafted players and undrafted free agents.
- Chris Johnson's first-round draft prospects are discussed.
Feb 6, 2026; San Francisco, CA, USA; The 2026 NFL Draft logo at the Super Bowl LX Experience at the Moscone Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
The NFL draft begins tonight. The Mountain West (past, present, and future) has some talent emerging from the conference this year. Expect to hear a handful of MW players get their names called in the draft over the next three days, and quite a few more who could end up as undrafted free agents, as well as mini-camp invites. In preparation, our team of writers shared their thoughts on who will be drafted and when.
The names below were mainly compiled from NFL Draft sites or players who played in All-Star Bowls. Read below and share your own thoughts in the comments section.
Air Force
DL Payton Zdroik
- Mike: mini-camp invite
- Jeff: mini-camp invite
- Roger: Day 3 pick or Undrafted Free Agent
- Zach: UDFA
Boise State
OL Kage Casey
- CBS Sports: #70 Prospect, #6 IOL
- Walter Football: 2-3 round, #11 OT
- Mike: 4th round
- Jeff: late 3rd round
- Roger 3-5th round
- Zach: 5th Round
OL Mason Randolph
- Walter Football:
- Mike: UDFA
- Jeff: 6th round
- Roger: Round 6–7) or Undrafted Free Agent
- Zach: UDFA
Fresno State
DB Al’zillion Hamilton
- Mike: UDFA
- Jeff: UDFA
- Roger: 6th or 7th round
- Zach: UDFA
Q&A
Which Mountain West players are expected to be drafted in the 2026 NFL Draft?
Several players from the Mountain West conference are anticipated to be drafted, though specific names are not detailed in the excerpt.
What are the predictions for Chris Johnson in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The article discusses predictions for Chris Johnson's draft prospects, specifically whether he will be selected in the first round.
When does the 2026 NFL Draft begin?
The 2026 NFL Draft begins tonight, February 6, 2026.
What happens to players who are not drafted in the NFL Draft?
Players who are not drafted may become undrafted free agents or receive invitations to mini-camps.
